Karel Mekota

Background

Mekota, Karel was born on March 24, 1932 in Brno, Czech Republic. Son of Metodej and Anna (Hudlaská) Mekota.

Education

Master of Arts, Masaryk University, Brno, 1953. Doctor of Philosophy, Charles University, Prague, 1964. Habilitation, Charles University, Prague, 1969.

Career

Assistant professor, Technology U., Ostrava, Czech Republic, 1953-1966; assistant professor, Palacky U., Olomouc, Czech Republic, 1966-1970; associate professor, Palacky U., Olomouc, Czech Republic, 1970-1991; professor faculty of physical culture, Palacky U., Olomouc, Czech Republic, since 1991.

Achievements

• Karel Mekota has been listed as a noteworthy Anthropologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member academy council Czechoslovak Union of Physical Education and Sports, 1965-1969. Member International Association Sport Kinetics (vice president since 1991), Society for Kinanthropology.

Interests

• Avocation: skiing.

Connections

Married Jarmila Radvanová, November 12, 1955. Children: Hana, Jarmila.

Father:

Metodej Mekota

Mother:

Anna (Hudlaská) Mekota

Spouse:

Jarmila Radvanová

child:

Jarmila Mekota

child:

Hana Mekota